- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buena Vista, GA
L. K. Moss Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for L. K. Moss Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130354002219
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L. K. Moss Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 606
- students enrolled
L. K. Moss Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Marion County · Georgia
NCES ID 130354002219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
L. K. Moss Elementary School held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 130354002219 · Buena Vista, GA Other · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 15.9:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion County Middle/High School (687 students)
L. K. Moss Elementary School held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
How L. K. Moss Elementary School compares
L. K. Moss Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 36% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Georgia - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,781
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.7%
African American 30.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, L. K. Moss Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion County reports $13,781 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How L. K. Moss Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County Middle/High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L. K. Moss Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Buena Vista
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about L. K. Moss Elementary School
How many students attend L. K. Moss Elementary School?
L. K. Moss Elementary School has 606 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buena Vista, GA. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at L. K. Moss Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at L. K. Moss Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at L. K. Moss Elementary School?
82.5% of students at L. K. Moss Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L. K. Moss Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at L. K. Moss Elementary School is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Buena Vista, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L. K. Moss Elementary School?
L. K. Moss Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Marion County?
Besides L. K. Moss Elementary School, Marion County also operates Marion County Middle/High School (687 students). See the Marion County district page for the complete list.